Julie had glanced back from the pub door last night as she left to relieve the babysitter. Another round of New Year’s Eve kisses started. Ed’s hand was on the mini-skirted bum of his friend’s sister, who responded willingly when he pulled her greedily towards him.

He would be home soon, full of ‘it was someone else’s fault’ excuses.

Outside, the winter sun seemed weak but it soon burned through the overnight fog.

The break-up would be tough on the children, and inevitably Ed would convince everyone that he was the victim.

I like the way your title foreshadowed the story and the realistic way you told it. Her resolution came through loud and clear, something she’d been thinking already from the sound of it and this “little” incident was simply the last straw. Deftly done, Siobhan.

Excellent. The first step is the hardest. Especially with kids. I used to wonder why a woman stayed with a certain man, why not leave him? Then, I was there. But, once you make up your mind there’s a great deal of relief. Well done, Lucy

Sounds like Julie’ getting control of the situation.
I like the sun burning through the fog, just like the fog in Julie’s mind has cleared and she sees the situation for what it is and she now knows what to do,
Nice one!